I do not use the language of my people. I can take liberties with certain themes which the Arabic language would not allow me to take.

Poetry is not only a set of words which are chosen to relate to each other; it is something which goes much further than that to provide a glimpse of our vision of the world.

Emigration is no longer a solution; it's a defeat. People are risking death, drowning every day, but they're knocking on doors that are not open.

I do not use the language of my people. I can take liberties with certain themes which the Arabic language would not allow me to take.

Intellectuals try to keep going. But their situation is very difficult. Those who have had the courage to voice their opposition have often paid a very high price.

Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.

Be vigilant, for nothing one achieves lasts forever.